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Disability Policy Seminar 2018 and Trainee Summit
April 22-25,2018 - Washington, DC
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News

4/1/2018

April 2018: Autism Awareness & Acceptance

Autism Acceptance: AUCD envisions a future in which all people - including those living with autism and related developmental disabilities - are fully included, participating members of their communities. Autism Awareness: We advocate for equitable access to supports and services that lead to self-determination, independence, productivity, and a healthy and satisfying quality of life.

AUCD Webinars

Screening and Linkage to Services for Autism (SaLSA): Study of Patient Navigation for Low Income Families

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is under-diagnosed and under-treated in young children, particularly in disadvantaged populations. Children from minority and low-income populations receive referral, diagnosis and treatment later and less often, and report having less information about how to obtain care, more problems obtaining care, and fewer support services to connect them to care. This webinar will provide an overview of the Screening and Linkage to Services for Autism (SaLSA) study, which aims to evaluate an autism patient navigator program for low income families with young children who screen positive for ASD. Preliminary results of the study, including individual and system barriers to obtaining screening, referral, early intervention evaluation and services will be described.

Promoting a Partnership Between Interpreter Services and Providers Conducting Interdisciplinary Developmental Assessments

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar

Ensuring that linguistically diverse children receive valid developmental assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders requires medical interpreters and interdisciplinary providers work as partners. The UW LEND developed a training curriculum for medical interpreters supporting providers conducting developmental assessments. This webinar describes the curriculum and training designed by the UW LEND for medical interpreters working in pediatric settings.

Public Policy

Disability Policy News In Brief

AUCD, Disability Policy News In Brief, every Monday Rescission package; Autism Cares; Food Security; Higher Ed Reauthorization; Disability Policy Seminar; and more

2018 Congressional Autism Caucus

Learn about the members of the Autism Caucus, which was founded by Representatives Mike Doyle (PA) and Chris Smith (NJ) who also Co-Chair the Coalition for Autism Research and Education (�CARE� or �Autism Caucus�), the first-ever Congressional Membership Organization dedicated to autism advocacy on Capitol Hill.

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Events

START National Training Institute

Monday, May 7, 2018 - Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Location: Boston, MA

The 2018 START National Training Institute (SNTI) will be held May 7-9, 2018 in Boston, MA. The annual event is provided by the Center for START Services, a non-profit, national initiative based at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disabtiliy/UCED.

Getting it Right 2018 National Inclusive Disaster Strategies Conference

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - Friday, May 25, 2018
Location: Washington, DC

The focus of Getting it Right is on expanding our shared commitment to achieving and maintaining disability inclusive whole community emergency preparedness, community resilience, response, recovery and mitigation before, during and after disasters.

2018 National Self Advocacy Conferencethe Next Steps

Thursday, June 7, 2018 - Saturday, June 9, 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL

The self-advocates on the conference committee chose the artwork picturing Lady Justice to represent the theme of the 2018 National Self Advocacy Conference: "Let's Make It Happen! Disability Rights are Civil Rights." The logo and theme emphasizes that People with Disabilities want to pursue freedom just like everyone else. It is a right that belongs to all Americans with a disability. The National Self-Advocacy Conference has always been a great place for people to learn, grow and advocate with their peers and allies who truly support civil rights.